Leeds United fans have taken to Twitter to rave about Kalvin Phillips for his performance in the 2-1 defeat against Newport County at Rodney Parade on Sunday.

The Whites let slip of a first-half lead from Gateano Berardi’s long-range strike to concede two in the space of several minutes later and while it was not a memorable performance overall by the Whites, many fans were impressed by Phillips.

The 22-year-old midfielder was one of just two players to have kept their spots in the first-team as him and Berardi were named in a rotated squad as Thomas Christiansen gave a host of fringe players the chance to impress.

However it was the first-team regulars of Berardi and Phillips who stood out the most according to the supporters, with one fan saying that Phillips is like a “machine”.

Good first half from #lufc. Berardi the standout and great goal from him. Phillips and Cibicki also doing well. Newport look dangerous though particularly from crosses so need to compete harder. Lassogga and Grot pretty anonymous #MOT